Fitness Classes

GROUP CLASS DESCRIPTIONS

Classic Barre- a great way to work your core! Pilates Mat sculpts muscle. Pilates standing Barre classes chisel muscle! This class uses the best from Pilates, yoga, and dance classes to work the body!

Cardio Barre-Barre class with a kick! Cardio Barre implements foundational barre movements as well as plyometrics and cardiovascular exercises. This is a high energy class!

Pilates Mat with Props is the foundation for all training at Peakland Pilates. Joseph Pilates’ principles of breathing, centering, control, fluidity, precision, and concentration are at the heart of his mind/body practice of “Contrology”. Improve posture, balance, flexibility, core strength, body awareness and muscle tone. Each class will be different, incorporating Magic Circles, Swiss Balls, Weighted Toning Balls, Mini-Stability Balls, and Flex Bands.

Pilates Suspension-The Pilates Suspension Method combines traditional and contemporary mat Pilates and equipment based Pilates exercises and performs them on the TRX. Pilates Suspension Method is a perfect compliment to your traditional Pilates practice.
Spice up your current workout with Pilates Suspension!

TRX* (total body resistance exercise) is the most traditionally athletic class at Peakland Pilates. You’ll be squatting, lunging, planking, pushing and pulling while using your own body weight as resistance. So how does this fit in with Pilates? Easy – it’s all core all the time. *RESERVATIONS and prepayment required for TRX group classes – five participants maximum; 24 hour cancellation policy. Contact us at peaklandpilates@gmail.com

TRX* Circuit, led by Stephannie, include TRX, cardio, strength, and Pilates. They can vary in size week to week, and rates vary accordingly. Custom small groups are also available with content, day and time to suit you!

Pilates Equipment Level 1/2-you will learn essential and intermediate exercises. Gain confidence and strength so you can move into level 2 Pilates classes. Please note, if you are new to Pilates it is strongly recommended that you take at least 5 Private Pilates sessions before joining level 1/2 classes.

Pilates Equipment Level 2-this level helps you to master intermediate Pilates exercises on all apparatus. You will increase flexibility and strength. We promise you will leave feeling refreshed and energized.

Pilates Equipment Level 2/3- incorporates more intense intermediate exercises and utilizes props like the fitness circle, mini-stability ball, and small hand weights to add challenge and take your pilates training to the next level! Designed for the experienced pilates student.

TRX/Pilates is a great intro class for anyone who is interested in TRX but hesitant to try a class. This is a level 2 class. You will spend 30 minutes learning TRX basic exercises and 30 minutes learning beginner and intermediate Stott Pilates exercises. No experience necessary! (4 people maximum)

Cardio Jump with Props-Get ready to get your heart rate up and tone your muscles! This classes utilizes cardio trampolines, props, and incorporates Pilates mat exercises for overall body training. Great for athletes and welcome to all levels. (4 people maximum)

Testimonials

Stephannie worked hard to design a training program to fit what my body needed and my busy schedule. She is committed to using her gentle assertiveness to keep me accountable to the goals I set for myself. In addition to being a great trainer, she is a wonderful health coach who encourages me to make smart choices that will only enhance my overall personal goals. I have lost 15 pounds and feel amazing! Thanks Stephannie!Jennifer BrownPharmceutical Sales Rep

Stephannie is an effective coach and will undoubtedly be a leader in helping people achieve optimal health and wellness.Caroline FornshellRegistered Dietician

Working with Stephannie to achieve my health goals is truly a pleasure — even when she tells me to give her five more! Stephannie is extremely knowledgable and versatile in her approach to wellness. No two sessions with her have been the same. She balances my need for cardio and weight training in creative and different ways. I feel accountable to her, and I know that she wants me to succeed as much as I do.Leslie Mathews

Stephannie has a commitment in her field which attracts people and supports their health and wellness needs.Kate MearnsWTS International

As a graduate of the Integrative Health Coach Professional Training program, I have had the pleasure of knowing Stephannie Makovsky since 2011. At all times I found Stephannie to be compassionate, courteous and honest. She is a very approachable person who is supportive and encouraging. I am confident she will continue to excel as an Integrative Health Coach and help people find their optimum health. Her services will be a great asset to the community of LynchburgMegan RoopIntegrative Health Coach

On her own initiative, Stephannie reached out to me after discovering and researching my website http://www.WomenFindPurpose.com. I help women discern their unique, God-given purpose and get clear on how they can make a bigger, more meaningful difference in the world. Stephannie is delightfully compassionate and full of love and concern for her fellow man. Her deep, abiding joy is enhanced by sharing her gifts with others so they may become the people they’re meant to be. Her gentle, humble,…Jory Fisher

I wanted to share my thoughts on the value of my health coaching experience with Stephannie. I came into this with a lot of personal experience in integrative health and its holistic approach to wellness and had plenty of ideas on how I’d like to use it to improve my health and success in life. Despite this, I spent more time worrying about my health and making plans that didn’t get me much closer to realizing any accomplishments. Through the coaching process, Stephannie helped me create a…Lora